🌱 City Combats Emerald Ash Borer + Ballot Proposition Approved

Hey, neighbors. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally. Let's have at it...

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First, today's weather:

A thundershower in spots. High: 96 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The City of Dallas is continuing to combat the emerald ash borer. The invasive wood-boring beetle is responsible for the slow death of millions of the country's ash trees. The city is ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting its ash tree population from the invasive species. By the time a tree shows signs of the species, it is already too late. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. A new report by Point2 indicates that Dallas is one of the most expensive locations to lease office space in the U.S. The city is ranked as the 10th most expensive location in the country. According to the report, premium office space leases for $38 a square foot in Dallas. The list has London, United Kingdom, as the most expensive location globally for office space. Globally, Dallas ranks 32nd. (CW33 Dallas)
3. The City of Dallas has approved a new ordinance that places the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas proposition on the Nov. 8 ballot. The proposition asks voters if the center should be expanded. If approved, the city's hotel occupancy tax will likely be raised by 2 percent. (WBAP News/Talk)

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Today in Dallas:

• National Farmers Market Week At Dallas Farmers Market (9:00 AM)
• Calum Scott With Special Guest Jamie Miller At House Of Blues Dallas (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Here are the latest Dallas properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Zoo has announced the return of Sensory Friendly Day on Oct. 23. The event will be between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The zoo will be quieter than usual during that time. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• The DFW Airport reminds the community to check with airlines for any potential delays. Rain can cause changes to flight arrival and departure times. (DFW Airport via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.